eTraxis vs OpenProject
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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eTraxis
Flexible records and issue tracking system
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | eTraxis | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Helpdesk & Ticketing | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2014 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Jira, Redmine | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose eTraxis if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is eTraxis or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while eTraxis is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are eTraxis and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. eTraxis is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run eTraxis and OpenProject with Docker?
eTraxis: yes. OpenProject: yes.